Language Skills

Bonjour, ca va? Is this all you can remember from GCSE French? If so, you and many UK graduates could be in trouble. According to specialist multilingual recruiter Euro London Appointments, UK graduates risk falling massively behind in the global economy because of their lack of language skills.

However, modern European languages are only part of the picture as there is also a real shortage of Asian and emerging market language skills.

Without these skills, graduates - particularly in the finance, marketing and IT sectors - will find it difficult to secure the plum roles that offer an attractive salary as well as lots of opportunities for international travel

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